This lesson describes the devastating series of losses Job experiences when Satan is allowed to test his faith. In less than a minute, Job receives four messengers, each reporting catastrophic news: raiders steal his oxen and donkeys, fire consumes his sheep, Chaldeans take his camels, and finally, a storm collapses the house where all ten of his children are feasting, killing them instantly. Job has no knowledge of the heavenly dialogue between God and Satan, so from his perspective, everything collapses without explanation and without comfort. Yet, instead of cursing God, Job grieves, humbles himself, and worships—declaring that everything he had was on loan from God: “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” This lesson teaches two key truths: suffering reminds us of what truly matters, and suffering reminds us that everything we possess ultimately belongs to God. Job’s response models faith that trusts God’s character even when His purposes are hidden.
No Silver Lining in Sight
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